Cortland City Zoning Code

TITLE SEVEN

Subdivision Regulations

APPENDICES


SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS CITY OF CORTLAND, TRUMBALL COUNTY, OHIO	FIGURE 1 RESIDENTIAL STREETS TYPICAL STREET SECTION - MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS


SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS CITY OF CORTLAND, TRUMBALL COUNTY, OHIO	FIGURE 2 SUBCOLLECTOR AND COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL STREETS TYPICAL STREET SECTION - MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS


SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS CITY OF CORTLAND, TRUMBALL COUNTY, OHIO	FIGURE 3 3 LANE ARTERIAL AND COLLECTOR STREETS TYPICAL STREET SECTION - MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS


SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS CITY OF CORTLAND, TRUMBALL COUNTY, OHIO	FIGURE 4 4 LANE ARTERIAL AND COLLECTOR STREETS TYPICAL STREET SECTION - MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS


SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS CITY OF CORTLAND, TRUMBALL COUNTY, OHIO	FIGURE 5 TYPICAL CURB RAMP DETAILS - MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

CODIFIED ORDINANCES OF CORTLAND

1181.01 SHORT TITLE.

These regulations shall be known and may be cited and referred to as "City of

Cortland, Ohio Subdivision Regulations" and shall otherwise herein be referred to as "these Subdivision Regulations".
(Ord. 0-37-95. Passed 5-15-95.)

1181.02 ADMINISTRATION.

These Subdivision Regulations shall be administered by the Service Director and the City Planning, Zoning and Building Commission with the assistance of other City officials and designees as discussed herein or deemed necessary by the Service Director and/or the Commission.
(Ord. 0-37-95. Passed 5-15-95.)

1181.03 PURPOSE.

The purpose of these Subdivision Regulations is to secure an orderly, efficient and economic development of the City and to ensure the following:

(a) That subdivided land will be of such character that it can be used safely for building purposes without danger to health or peril from fire, flood or other menace.

(b) That proper provisions for adequate storm drainage, water supplies, sanitary sewerage and other needed improvements in the public's interest.

(c) That all lots shall be so laid out and of such size as to avoid congestion of population and shall be in harmony with the development pattern of the neighboring properties.

(d) That land shall not be subdivided where the results of such subdivision would place a disproportionate burden on public funds for supplying public services.

(e) That the proposed streets shall compose a convenient system conforming to the Thoroughfare Plan and/or on such portions of the City Comprehensive Plan as may have been or may be adopted and shall be of such width, grade and location as to accommodate the prospective traffic, to afford adequate light and air, to facilitate fire protection and to provide access of fire-fighting equipment to buildings.

(f) That uniform development standards will be provided for subdivision design by establishing minimum design and construction and material standards, performance guarantees and insuring environmental integrity.

(g) That the natural features of land will be preserved; the vegetation of natural areas will be protected; surface water, ground water, air, noise and visual pollution will be prevented; the geological, archeological and historical areas of significance will be preserved, loss or injury from inappropriate use of the land will be protected against; and otherwise both the safety and the quality of the environment will be preserved and approved.

(Ord. 0-37-95. Passed 5-15-95.)

1181.04 INTERPRETATION.

In their interpretation and application, the provisions of these Subdivision Regulations shall be held to be the minimum requirements adopted for the protection of the public health, safety and welfare. To protect the public, among other purposes, such provisions are intended to provide for permanently wholesome community environment, social and economic needs, adequate services and safer streets and highways.
(Ord. 0-37-95. Passed 5-15-95.)

1181.05 SCOPE.

Land subject to the provisions of these Subdivision Regulations shall be as follows:

(a) The division of any parcel into two or more lots, any one of which is less than five acres.

(b) The division or partition of land into parcels of greater than five acres that involves any new streets or easements of access.

(c) The division or allocation of lands as rights of way or easements for the extension and maintenance of public sanitary sewer, water, storm drainage or other public facilities.

(d) The division or allocation of land as open spaces and/or recreational land for common use by owners, occupants or lease holders.

(e) The annexation of a parcel to incorporated areas.

(f) The sale or exchange of parcels between adjacent property owners where potential building sites are created.

(g) The improvement of one or more parcels of land for residential, commercial or industrial structures for groups of structures involving the division or allocation of lands or the opening, widening or extension of any street or streets.

(Ord. 0-37-95. Passed 5-15-95.)

1181.06 JURISDICTION.

(a) It shall be unlawful for any person to subdivide, lay out into lots or deed any land within the City unless it is by a plat complying with the requirements herein and no plat shall be recorded and no lot or land shall be sold or improved from any such plat until said plat has been approved as herein required.

(b) It shall be unlawful for any person to circumvent the provisions of this ordinance by lease or by the sale of parcels by metes and bounds.

(c) The design and layout of all subdivisions shall conform with the requirements herein. The subdivider shall make improvements and shall submit preliminary and final plats and all other required documents of these Subdivision Regulations.

(Ord. 0-37-95. Passed 5-15-95.)

1181.07 EFFECTIVE DATE AND CONFLICTING PROVISIONS.

(a) These Subdivision Regulations shall be effective following adoption by the City Planning, Zoning and Building Commission and the City Council (in accordance with the Codified Ordinances of the City). All ordinances or parts thereof which are in conflict with or inconsistent with these Subdivision Regulations shall be deemed to be repealed to the extent necessary to give these Subdivision Regulations full force and effect. These Subdivision Regulations shall in no way affect any subdivision having received preliminary approval from the City Planning, Zoning and Building Commission prior to the effective date, provided, however, that no changes to the approved preliminary plat are introduced by the subdivider.

(b) It is not intended by these Subdivision Regulations to repeal, abrogate, annul or in any way impair or interfere with existing provisions or other restriction placed upon property by deed, covenant or other private agreement or with restrictive covenants running with the land to which the City is a party. Where these Subdivision Regulations impose a greater restriction upon land than is imposed or required by such existing provisions of contract or deed, the provisions of these Subdivision Regulations shall control.

(Ord. 0-37-95. Passed 5-15-95.)

1181.08 SEPARABILITY CLAUSE.

Should any section, clause, sentence, paragraph or provision of these Subdivision Regulations be declared by the courts to be unconstitutional or invalid, such decision shall not affect the validity of these Subdivision Regulations as a whole, or any part thereof, other than the part so declared to be unconstitutional or invalid.
(Ord. 0-37-95. Passed 5-15-95.)

1181.09 AMENDMENTS.

The City Planning, Zoning and Building Commission and the City Council may, after public hearing and in accordance with the Codified Ordinances of the City, amend, supplement or change these Subdivision Regulations. Notice shall be given of the time and place of such public hearing by publication, in at least one (1) newspaper of general eireulation published in the local area, thirty (30) days prior to holding of said hearing. The amendment or amendments shall be on file in the office of the City Planning, Zoning and Building Commission for public examination during said thirty (30) days.
(Ord. 0-37-95. Passed 5-15-95.)

1181.10 AUTHORITY.

The City Council and City Planning, Zoning and Building Commission, by authority of Chapters 711, 713, 735 of the Ohio Revised Code and in accordance with the Codified Ordinances of the City are authorized to adopt regulations governing subdivision of land and construction of improvements in subdivisions within the City's jurisdiction.

(Ord. 0-37-95. Passed 5-15-95.)

1183.01 INTERPRETATION.

(a) Words in these Subdivision Regulations are normally used in their ordinary English usage. Certain terms are, however, defined in this section and whenever used in these Subdivision Regulations shall have the meaning as set forth in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning.

(b) The word "shall" is to be interpreted as mandatory and must be complied with unless waived; "may" is to be interpreted as having permission or being allowed to carry out a provision; "should" is to be interpreted as expressing that the application of said criteria or standard is desired and essential unless commensurate criteria or standards are achieved.

(c) All words used in the singular shall include the plural and all words used in the present tense shall include the future tense, unless the context clearly indicates the contrary.

(d) The phrase "used for" shall include "arranged for", "designed for", "intended for", "maintained for" or "occupied for".
(Ord. 0-37-95. Passed 5-15-95.)

1183.02 DEFINITIONS.

The words defined in this section are as follows:

(1) Alley. A minor way which is used primarily for vehicular service access to the back or the side of properties otherwise abutting on a street.

(2) Average Daily Traffic. (ADT) The average number of vehicles passing a given point during a 24 hour period.

(3) Block. A piece or parcel of land entirely surrounded by public highways, public streets, parks, etc. or a combination thereof.

(4) Building Setback Line. A line indicating the minimum horizontal distance permitted between a building and a street right of way line.

(5) City. The City of Cortland, Ohio.

(6) Corner Lot. A lot abutting upon two streets at their intersection.

(7) Council. The Municipal Council (legislative authority) of the City.

(8) County. Trumbull County, Ohio.

(9) Cul-de-Sac. A street with only one outlet open to vehicular traffic and the other end terminated by a permanent vehicular turn-around.

(10) Curb. The raised edge of a pavement intended to confine surface water to the pavement and to protect the abutting land from vehicular traffic.

(11) Dead End Street. A street with only one outlet open to vehicular traffic without a turn-around.

(12) Double Frontage Lot. A lot with opposite sides fronting on two streets.

(13) Driveway and Access Drive. A prepared hard surface area providing ingress and egress for vehicles from private property and the public right of way.

(14) Easement. A grant by the owner of the land to a person or persons, a utility company, public or private, or to the general public for a specific purpose.

(15) Engineer. A registered professional engineer authorized to practice engineering as defined by the Engineer's Registration Act of the State of Ohio.

(16) Expressway. A divided arterial highway for through traffic with full or partial control of access and with an excess of fifty percent of all cross roads separated in grade.

(17) Final Plat. The final map, drawing or chart on which the subdivider's plan of subdivision is presented to the City Planning, Zoning and Building Commission and the City Council for approval, and which, if approved, will be submitted to the Recorder of the County.

(18) Financial Director. The financial advisor of the City.

(19) Freeway. A divided multi-lane highway for through traffic with all cross roads separated in grade with full control of access.

(20) Frontage. The horizontal, whether straight or curvilinear, distance along the street line upon which a lot abuts.

(21) Grade. The slope expressed in a percent which indicates the rate of change of elevation in feet per hundred feet.

(22) Gutter. That portion of a right of way, whether paved, sodded or otherwise, carrying surface drainage.

(23) Improvements. Pavements, curbs, gutters, sidewalks, watermains, sanitary sewers, storm sewers, grading, street signs and plantings and other items for the welfare of the property owners and the public.

(24) Interior Lot. A lot fronting upon a street but which is surrounded by other lots on its other three sides.

(25) Law Director. The legal advisor of the City.

(26) Location Map. A general map showing the site with relation to adjoining areas.

(27) Lot. A parcel of land intended for transfer of ownership or building development and being subject to the application of these Subdivision Regulations.

(28) Lot Area. The gross area of the lot.

(29) Lot Depth. The horizontal distance between the front and rear lot lines.

(30) Lot Width. The horizontal distance between the side lot lines measured at the minimum building setback line.

(31) Major Subdivision. A proposed development is considered a major subdivision if it contains new street construction and/or dedication, widening or extension of an existing street, reservations of substantial rights, vacation of existing streets or easements of access or annexation. The City Planning, Zoning and Building Commission further reserves the right to determine that a proposed subdivision is to be considered a major subdivision if it contains substantial alterations, other than those listed above, which would effect the planned, orderly growth of the community and the safety of residents.

(32) Mayor. The Mayor of the City.

(33) Minor Subdivision. A subdivision not containing any of the components which would designate it as a major subdivision, or not otherwise determined to be a major subdivision by virtue of its other characteristics, is considered a minor subdivision.

(34) Official Map. The map established by the City Planning, Zoning and Building Commission showing the streets, highways and parks theretofore laid out, adopted and established by law and any amendments thereto adopted by the Council and the City Planning, Zoning and Building Commission or additions thereto resulting from the approval of subdivision plats by the City Planning, Zoning and Building Commission and the subsequent filing of such approved plats.

(35) Owner. Any individual, firm, association, syndicate, copartnership, corporation, trust or any other legal entity having sufficient proprietary interest in the land sought to be subdivided to commence and maintain proceedings to subdivide the same under these Subdivision Regulations.

(36) Owner's Representative. A written designee of the owner legally authorized to represent the owner in matters with the City Planning, Zoning and Building Commission or with other City officials or designees.

(37) Parcel. An area of land.

(38) Pavement. That portion of a highway, street or alley right of way having an improved hard surface.

(39) Performance Bond. An agreement by and between a contractor and a bonding company in favor of the subdivider, or by and between a subdivider and a bonding company in favor of the City, guaranteeing the completion of physical improvements.

(40) Planting Strip. The area within a right of way between the edge of the pavement and the property line. Also known as tree lawn or park strip.

(41) Right of Way. A strip of land intended or used for public transportation or for public utility and which is dedicated to the public.

(42) Service Director. The Service Director (Director of Public Service) of the City.

(43) Sidewalk. The area within a right of way for pedestrian use.

(44) Street. A public way for purposes of vehicular travel which includes the entire area within the right of way. A street includes not only the surface of land but also the land beneath the surface for such distances it may be availed of for the laying of pipes, cisterns, conduits or any other municipal purpose; and so much of the air above the surface as may be required for light, transportation, poles, wires or any other municipal purposes.

(45) Street Width. The shortest distance between the lines delineating the right of way of a street.

(46) Subdivider. Any individual, firm, association, syndicate, co-partnership, corporation, trust or any other legal entity commencing proceedings under these Subdivision Regulations to effect a subdivision of land hereunder for himself/herself or for another.

(47) Subdivider's Agreement. An agreement between the subdivider and the City guaranteeing the construction and maintenance of all required improvements and related items within the subdivision.

(48) Subdivision. Land meeting any one (1) of the provisions in Section 1181.05.

(49) Surveyor. A registered professional authorized to practice surveying as defined by the Surveyor's Registration Act of the State of Ohio.

(50) Thoroughfare Plan. The officially adopted plan designating a system of streets within the corporate limits of the City.

(51) Walkway. A right of way or an easement for pedestrian use.

(Ord. 0-37-95. Passed 5-15-95.)

1185.01 INFORMAL CONSULTATION AND PREAPPLICATION.

(a) Informal Consultation. While the subdivision is in sketch form and prior to the preparation of the preliminary plat for final plat, the subdivider shall consult with the Service Director and other appropriate City officials and designees so that he/she may know of the applicable provisions of these Subdivision Regulations, other applicable regulations and utility requirements.

(b) Preapplication Sketch Plan. The subdivider shall submit to the Service Director an informal sketch plan which shall be legibly drawn at a minimum scale of one (1) inch equals 200 feet and shall contain the following minimum information:

(1) The proposed layout, approximate acreage, the number of lots and contemplated business areas, playgrounds and park areas.

(2) A general area map showing the proposed subdivision in relation to existing community facilities, public highways, transportation facilities, shopping centers, schools and existing zoning.

(3) The approximate location of utilities; including water, sanitary sewer and storm water disposal; and of proposed street improvements in the proposed subdivision.

(4) An enlarged U.S.G.S. or similar topographic data sufficient to evaluate the proposed plan, an approximate scale, title, north point, date and name, address and phone number of the owner and/or developer.

Three (3) sets of the sketch plan shall be submitted to the Service Director. The Service Director shall forward copies of the sketch plan to such officials and agencies as may be necessary for the purpose of study and comments. After receipt of comments from such officials and agencies, the Service Director shall, within a reasonable period, discuss any comments with the Owner or Owner's representative.

Sketch plan study and comments shall be conditioned upon compliance with these Subdivision Regulations and all other applicable statutes, resolutions and standards of the City and shall not constitute automatic approval of the preliminary plat.

(c) Subdivision Type Determination. The Service Director shall, at the time of sketch plan study and comments, determine if the proposed subdivision will be processed as a minor subdivision or a major subdivision. A minor subdivision shall proceed to be processed as a final plat. A major subdivision shall proceed to be processed in the preliminary plat and then final plat sequence.
(Ord. 0-37-95. Passed 5-15-95.)

1185.02 OHIO DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION INVOLVEMENT.

Before any plat is approved affecting any land within three hundred (300) feet of the centerline of a proposed new highway or a highway for which changes are proposed as described in a certification to local officials by the Director of the Ohio Department of Transportation or any land within a radius of five hundred (500) feet from the point of intersection of said centerline with any public road or highway, the Service Director shall give notice by registered or certified mail to the Director of the Ohio Department of Transportation. The City Planning, Zoning and Building Commission shall not approve the plat for one hundred twenty (120) days from the date the notice is received by the Director of the Ohio Department of Transportation. If the Director notifies the City that he/she will proceed to acquire the land needed, the City Planning, Zoning and Building Commission shall refuse to approve the plat. If the Director notifies the City that the acquisition at this time is not in the public interest or upon the expiration of the one hundred twenty (120) day period and any extensions thereof agreed upon by the Director and the property owner, the Commission shall, if the plat is in conformance to all existing regulations, approve the plat.

(Ord. 0-37-95. Passed 5-15-95.)

1185.03 PRELIMINARY PLAT.

(a) Filing. The subdivider shall prepare and file eight (8) sets of a preliminary plat, according to the standards and other requirements of these Subdivision Regulations, and submit the filing fee (discussed under Section 1189.04 (a)) not less than fifteen (15) working days prior to the City Planning, Zoning and Building Commission's regularly scheduled meeting date. The preliminary plat shall be prepared by or under the direction of a qualified surveyor.

(b) Action. The Service Director shall forward copies of the preliminary plat to such officials and agencies as may be necessary for the purpose of study and recommendation. After receipt of recommendations from such officials and agencies, the City Planning, Zoning and Building Commission shall determine whether the preliminary plat shall be approved, approved with modifications or disapproved. Notice of such action shall be supplied to the subdivider, and, if disapproved or modified, the reasons for such disapproval or modification. This action shall be subject to the following conditions:

(1) The City Planning, Zoning and Building Commission shall act on the preliminary plat within thirty (30) days after filing unless such time is extended by agreement with the subdivider.

(2) The owner or owner's representative shall be required to attend the City Planning, Zoning and Building Commission meeting and; if not in attendance, the preliminary plat shall be automatically tabled.

(3) When a preliminary plat has been approved by the City Planning, Zoning and Building Commission, the Chairperson of the Commission shall affix his/her signature to the plat and attach thereto a notation that it has received preliminary approval and return one (1) copy to the subdivider for compliance with final plat requirements of these Subdivision Regulations.

(4) Preliminary approval shall confer upon the subdivider the rights and guarantees, for a one (1) year period from the date of approval, that the general terms and conditions under which the preliminary approval was granted will not be affected by any changes and/or amendments to these Subdivision Regulations.

(c) Form. The preliminary plat shall be clearly and legibly drawn in ink. The map shall be on permanent reproducible paper of a minimum size of 12 inches by 18 inches and a maximum size of 24 inches by 36 inches except in unusual circumstances. All subdivisions shall be drawn at a scale of not less than one (1) inch equals one hundred (100) feet unless otherwise required by the Service Director or the City Planning, Zoning and Building Commission.

(d) Coverage. The preliminary plat shall include all land intended for ultimate development even if only a portion of the land is to be initially recorded.

(e) Contents. The preliminary plat shall contain the following information for residential subdivisions:

(1) The name by which the proposed subdivision will be known. The name shall not duplicate, be the same in spelling or be alike in pronunciation with any other recorded subdivision in the County. Evidence of ownership of the land (or notarized affidavit of owner indicating intent to sell such land to the subdivider) to be subdivided, together with the names, address and phone numbers of the owner(s), subdivider(s) and the surveyor preparing the plat, along with his/her registration number and seal, shall be shown.

(2) The location of the subdivision by section number, great lot, township, county, state and other legally established district, corporation or unit.

(3) The name of any abutting subdivision and the owners of the abutting property.

(4) Locations, widths and names of existing streets, buildings, railroads, rights of way, easements, parks, corporations and locations of existing wooded areas, natural water courses and other significant topographic and natural features within and adjacent to the plat.

(5) The location, width, name and approximate grade of proposed streets, lots, easements or other rights of way. The location and width of sidewalks and utility or other easements and the location and size of existing utility mains.

(6) The approximate lot dimensions and lot numbers, the number of residential buildings and the number of proposed dwelling units.

(7) The results of a soil survey or data from the Trumbull County Soil and Water Conservation District pertaining to the plat.

(8) Information with respect to high water elevations in the vicinity of streams and the elevation of the maximum ground water table in cases where it is less than ten (10) feet from ground surface.

(9) The contour and topographic conditions as follows: where land slope is greater than fifteen percent (15%), contours shall be shown at five (5) foot intervals; where the land slope is between two percent (2%) and fifteen percent (15%), contours shall be shown at two (2) foot intervals, and where the land slope is less than two percent (2%), contours shall be shown at one (1) foot intervals. Elevations shall be based on sea-level datum as determined by the United States Coastal and Geodetic Survey.

(10) The zoning classifications, lot size and area requirements and the minimum building setback lines as defined by the subdivider as long as not in conflict with any City regulations or requirements.

(11) A statement with respect to the proposed use of lots, stating the type of residential buildings along with number of proposed dwelling units, so as to reveal the effect of the development on traffic, fire hazards and possible congestion of population and with respect to protective covenants and deed restrictions.

(12) Proposed sites that are to be dedicated or reserved for parks, playgrounds, schools or other public uses or open spaces.

(13) The north arrow along with a statement to the basis of the reference direction used, date and graphic scale shall be shown.

(14) A green area or other planted areas plan, if applicable.

(15) If any zoning changes are contemplated by the subdivider, the proposed zoning shall be outlined.

(f) Commercial and Industrial Subdivision. The preliminary plat for commercial and industrial subdivisions shall contain the same information required for residential subdivisions plus the following additional information:

(1) A statement indicating the number of buildings and the type of operation proposed in each building and on the premises.

(2) A preliminary site plan including proposed major features including a preliminary grading plan.
(Ord. 0-37-95. Passed 5-15-95.)

1185.04 CONSTRUCTION DRAWINGS AND SPECIFICATIONS.

(a) General. After receiving notice of approval of the preliminary plat and prior to the filing of the final plat, the subdivider shall present to the Service Director three (3) sets of the detailed engineering drawings and specifications, and supporting documentation as applicable, of all utility and street improvements to be constructed in the proposed subdivision as required by the City and/or other agency's standards. The Service Director shall, within five (5) days after the filing of the above engineering drawings and specifications, transmit copies of same to other City officials, as applicable, for review. The Service Director, after reviewing reports from such officials, shall notify the subdivider of any recommended changes or suggestions so that the subdivider may appropriately modify the engineering drawings and specifications. Subsequent to the final approval of construction drawings and specifications, the subdivider shall make all required submittals to the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency and shall provide the City with indication of approval by such agency. Subsequent to the final approval of construction drawings and specifications (by the City), the subdivider may submit the final plat for approval. The engineering drawings and specifications shall be prepared by (or under the supervision of) and sealed by a registered professional engineer.

(b) Construction Drawings. Construction drawings shall be made with reproducible ink on a permanent reproducible material 24 inches by 36 inches in size and shall generally include the following items:

(1) Title Sheet.

(2) Location Sketch.

(3) Existing and Proposed Site Plan.

(4) Grading Plan.

(5) Typical Sections.

(6) Plan and Profile.

(7) Cross-Sections.

(8) Summary of Quantities.

(9) Design and Drainage Calculations and/or Storm Water Management Plan.

(10) Erosion Control Plan.

(11) Geometric Details.

(12) Detail Drawings.

(13) General Notes.

(c) Record Drawings. The subdivider shall provide to the City as-built marked up prints of the drawings, based on as-built measurements, of all constructed improvements before final acceptance of the improvements by the City. Failure to supply the as-built marked up prints of the drawings may constitute withholding of the construction performance guarantee and/or approval of the final plat.

(d) The subdivider shall be required to follow the requirements herein and to utilize any other applicable current City specifications for all improvements within the jurisdiction of these Subdivision Regulations.
(Ord. 0-37-95. Passed 5-15-95.)

1185.05 FINAL PLAT.

(a) General. The final plat shall have incorporated all changes or modifications required by the City Planning, Zoning and Building Commission; otherwise, it shall conform to the preliminary plat, and it may constitute only that portion of the approved preliminary plat which the subdivider proposes to record and develop at the time, provided that such portion conforms with all requirements of these Subdivision Regulations.

(b) Filing. The final plat shall be filed not later than twenty-four (24) months after the date of approval of the preliminary plat, otherwise, it will be considered void unless an extension is requested in writing by the subdivider and granted by the City Planning, Zoning and Building Commission in writing. The subdivider shall submit eight (8) sets of the final plat for approval. The final plat shall be filed not less than fifteen (15) working days prior to the City Planning, Zoning and Building Commission's regularly scheduled meeting at which it is to be considered.

(c) Action. The Service Director shall forward copies of the final plat to such officials and agencies as may be necessary for the purpose of final approval subject to their aforemade recommendations on the preliminary plat. After receipt of approval from such officials and agencies the City Planning, Zoning and Building Commission shall determine whether the final plat shall be approved or disapproved. Notice of such action shall be supplied to the subdivider, and, if disapproved, the reasons for such disapproval. This action shall be subject to the following conditions:

(1) The City Planning, Zoning and Building Commission shall take action on the final plat within thirty (30) days from the date of submittal unless such time is extended by agreement between the subdivider and the Commission.

(2) The owner or owner's representative shall be required to attend the City Planning, Zoning and Building Commission meeting and; if not in attendance, the final plat shall be automatically tabled.

(3) When a final plat has been approved by the City Planning, Zoning and Building Commission, the Chairperson of the Commission shall affix his/her signature to the plat and attach thereto a notation that it has received final approval from the Commission and forward the final plat to City Council for final approval (in accordance with the Codified Ordinances of the City). The Council shall determine (in accordance with the Codified Ordinances of the City) whether the final plat shall be approved or disapproved. Notice of such action shall be supplied to the subdivider and to the City Planning, Zoning and Building Commission and, if disapproved, the reasons for such disapproval. When a final plat has been approved by the City Council, the Mayor shall affix his/her signature to the plat and attach thereto a notation that it has received final approval.

(4) If the subdivider elects to construct the improvements without a construction performance guarantee, final plat approval will not be issued until satisfactory completion of all the improvements. If the subdivider elects to post a construction performance guarantee, final plat approval by City Council may be issued upon the receipt of such guarantee and execution of the Subdivider's Agreement. The subdivider electing to construct without such guarantee shall execute a Subdivider's Agreement with the City before proceeding with any improvements.

(d) Form. The final plat shall be clearly and legibly drawn with reproducible ink on a permanent reproducible material. The size of the plat shall be on one or more sheets not less than 12 inches by 18 inches nor more than 24 inches by 36 inches in size. The final plat shall be drawn at a scale of not less than one (1) inch equals one hundred (100) feet unless otherwise required by the Service Director or the City Planning, Zoning and Building Commission.

(e) Contents.

(1) The final plat shall contain the following information for residential subdivisions:

A. The boundary lines of the subdivision with bearings to the seconds and distances to the hundredths of a foot shall be indicated. The precision of the boundary survey shall also be indicated.

B. City, County, Township and original lot lines.

C. The name of the subdivision.

D. All lots and lot lines with accurate dimensions and bearings along with a numbering system for lots. When lots front on a curved street or are irregular in shape, the lot width at the building line shall be shown.

E. The accurate locations, widths of rights-of-way and names of all streets.

F. The location and description of all monuments.

G. The purpose and the boundary of all lands dedicated or reserved for public use including the area thereof.

H. The purpose and dimensions of all easements dedicated or reserved for public use, services or utilities.

I. All radii, chords, arcs, tangent distances, points of curvature, points of tangency and central angles of all curves.

J. The boundary corners of adjoining property, as well as adjacent streets and alleys with their widths and names.

K. Setback building lines including dimensions.

L. The north arrow with a statement as to the basis of the reference directions used, date and graphic scale.

M. The total acreage of land (to the nearest 0.001 acre) subdivided into lots and the total lineal feet and total acreage (to the nearest 0.001 acre) of new streets and other rights of ways.

N. Certification by an Ohio registered surveyor that the details of the plat are accurate. He/she shall certify that all monuments are correctly shown and are in place.

O. Notarized certification that the applicant is the owner of the land under construction or that the owner of such land has given consent under an option agreement.

P. A verification by the Service Director that the construction drawings and specifications for required improvements within the proposed subdivisions have been approved.

Q. Certification by the City fire official approving the fire hydrant locations and types.

R. Certification of approval by the City Planning, Zoning and Building Commission.

S. Certification of approval and accepting land dedicated for streets and highways by the Mayor (authorized by City Council).

T. Certification for recording by the County Recorder.

(2) The final plat for commercial and industrial subdivisions shall contain the same information required for residential subdivisions plus the following additional information:

A. A statement indicating the number of buildings and the type of operation proposed in each building and on the premises.

B. A site plan including proposed major features including a grading plan.

(3) The final plat at the time of approval by City Council (in accordance with the Codified Ordinances of the City) shall be accompanied by certificates showing the following:

A. The subdivider shall present to the City Law Director evidence that all taxes against the proposed subdivided land have been paid and evidence that all encumbrances or liens of record against said subdivision have been released.

B. That all improvements have either been installed and approved by the proper officials or agencies, or that a construction performance guarantee insuring their installation has been accepted by the City Council, and that a maintenance performance guarantee has been posted.

(f) Recording. After the final plat has been approved by the City Planning, Zoning and Building Commission and the City Council (in accordance with the Codified Ordinances of the City) and the necessary approvals endorsed in writing thereon, together with evidence of title, the subdivider shall cause the final plat as approved by the Commission and the City Council (in accordance with the Codified Ordinances of the City) to be recorded in the office of the County Recorder no later than thirty (30) days after the date of such approval unless an extension is agreed to by the City Council. Failure to record on time or changes in the approved plat will cause the building and zoning permits to be denied in accordance with Section 1189.02 .

(g) Replat and Correction Plat. A replat or correction plat for which a plat has been previously recorded, that constitute a major change as outlined in the definition of Major Subdivision, shall require the same procedure as for the appropriate type new subdivision. Minor changes will only require final approval. The original volume and page of the plat recording shall be shown within the replat title.
(Ord. 0-37-95. Passed 5-15-95.)

1187.01 SUBDIVIDER'S AGREEMENT.

(a) Timing and Purpose. Each subdivider shall, prior to final plat approval by the City Council (in accordance with the Codified Ordinances of the City), enter into a Subdivider's Agreement with the City in order to provide the City with assurances that all required improvements will be completed in accordance with these Subdivision Regulations.

(b) Form and Contents. The Subdivider's Agreement shall be prepared by the City Law Director in accordance with the City's legal requirements and shall include the liability insurance, guarantee and inspection fee requirements for the subdivision.

(1) The liability insurance shall be comprehensive general liability in the amount of not less than $1,000,000 and shall indemnify and save harmless the City from any and all liability arising from or related to the construction of any of the improvements in the subdivision. The liability insurance shall not be allowed to expire prior to the release of the maintenance performance guarantee discussed under Section 1187.02(b).

(2) The guarantee requirements include a construction performance guarantee and a maintenance performance guarantee which are discussed in further detail under Section 1187.02 .

(3) The inspection fee requirements shall indicate that the subdivider agrees to pay the difference, if any, between the actual cost of inspection fees and the amount deposited for inspection fees by the subdivider as discussed in further detail under Section 1189.02(b).

(c) Certified Construction Cost Estimates. The subdivider shall furnish, prior to the execution of the Subdivider's Agreement, a certified construction cost estimate for the proposed improvements. This estimate shall be certified by a professional engineer registered in the State of Ohio and shall be based upon prevailing construction cost in the area. This estimate shall be subject to the approval of the Service Director.

(Ord. 0-37-95. Passed 5-15-95.)

1187.02 GUARANTEES.

(a) Construction Performance Guarantee. The subdivider shall post a construction performance guarantee in the full amount of the certified construction cost or may elect to construct the improvements without such a guarantee, in which case final plat approval shall be withheld until all other requirements of this section are met.

(1) The construction performance guarantee shall be accomplished with a surety performance bond, cash, certified check, money order or letter of credit. The form of the guarantee is subject to the approval of the City Law Director. The guarantee shall be made payable to and enforceable by the City and shall provide that the subdivider, his/her heirs, successors and assigns, and their agents or their servants will comply with all requirements of these Subdivision Regulations. The guarantee shall be made payable to and enforceable by the City and shall provide that the subdivider, his/her heirs, successors and assigns and their agents or their servants will comply with all requirements of these Subdivision Regulations. The guarantee shall not be allowed to expire prior to the completion of all improvements and acceptance by the City as discussed herein.

(2) The improvements shall be accepted and the construction performance guarantee shall be released once all improvements have been inspected and approved by the City, all fees and reimbursements required by these Subdivision Regulations have been paid by the subdivider; and satisfactory marked up as-built prints of the drawings of the improvements have been submitted by the subdivider.

(3) The subdivider may request, up to three (3) times per year maximum, a partial acceptance of improvements and a partial release of the construction performance guarantee. The partial acceptance of improvements shall only be permitted for a specific, major individual improvement or improvements which is/are a part of the total improvements for the subdivision. The specific, major individual improvement or improvements shall be accepted once such individual improvement or improvements has/have been inspected and approved by the City; all fees and reimbursements required by these Subdivision Regulations have been paid by the subdivider; and satisfactory marked up as-built prints of the drawings of such individual improvement or improvements have been submitted by the subdivider. The partial release of the construction performance guarantee shall not be more than the amount of the actual construction cost of such individual improvement. The amount of the actual construction cost may be subject to the approval of the Service Director in order to ensure that this amount is an accurate reflection of these costs. In addition, the remaining balance of the construction performance guarantee shall not be less than the certified construction cost of the remaining improvements to be completed and accepted.

(b) Maintenance Performance Guarantee. The Subdivider shall, at the time of completion of the required improvements, post a maintenance performance guarantee in the amount of ten percent (10%) of the actual construction cost of the improvements. The amount of the actual construction cost may be subject to the approval of the Service Director in order to ensure that this amount is an accurate reflection of these costs.

(1) The maintenance performance guarantee shall be accomplished with a surety performance bond, cash, certified check, money order or letter of credit. The form of this guarantee is subject to the approval of the City Law Director. The guarantee shall be made payable to and enforceable by the City and shall provide that the subdivider, his/her heirs, successors and assigns, and their agents or their servants will perform any and all maintenance and repair required to maintain the improvements in compliance with all requirements of these Subdivision Regulations for the duration of the guarantee period. The guarantee period shall be a minimum of one (1) year from the date of the City's acceptance of the improvements.

(2) The maintenance performance guarantee shall be released once the guarantee period has expired and all improvements have been inspected and approved, as to satisfactory maintenance, by the City.

(Ord. 0-37-95. Passed 5-15-95.)

1187.03 DEFAULT.

The subdivider shall be in default of the Subdivider's Agreement with the City when any one (1) of the following conditions are met:

(a) The subdivider has failed to complete, or properly complete, the construction of the improvements required by the Subdivision Regulations and has failed to complete, or properly complete, such improvements upon request by the City.

(b) The subdivider has failed to maintain or repair the constructed improvements during the maintenance guarantee period and has failed to correct deficiencies upon the request of the City.

(c) The improvements are not in accordance with the record drawings submitted by the subdivider to the City and the subdivider has failed to correct such discrepancies upon request of the City.

(d) The subdivider has otherwise violated the requirements of either these Subdivision Regulations or the Subdivider's Agreement with the City and has failed to correct such violations upon request of the City.

(Ord. 0-37-95. Passed 5-15-95.)

1189.01 PLAT.

(a) Recording. No subdivision plat shall be entitled to be recorded in the office of the County Recorder or have any validity until it has been approved in the manner prescribed herein. If any subdivision plat which has not been so approved is recorded, that plat shall be considered invalid and the City Planning, Zoning and Building Commission shall institute proceedings to have the plat removed from the records of the County.

(b) Revision After Approval. No subdivision plat shall be changed, modified or revised after the plat has been approved by the City Planning, Zoning and Building Commission and/or the City Council (in accordance with the Codified Ordinances of the City), unless the plat is resubmitted and reapproved by the Commission and the City Council (in accordance with the Codified Ordinances of the City).
(Ord. 0-37-95. Passed 5-15-95.)

1189.02 PERMITS.

Building or zoning permits shall not be issued for any structure on a lot in a subdivision for which a plat has not been approved and recorded in the manner prescribed herein.

(Ord. 0-37-95. Passed 5-15-95.)

1189.03 PUBLIC SERVICES.

The City may withhold any or all public services, including the maintenance of streets and the furnishing of sewer facilities and water service, from all subdivisions which have not been approved and from all areas dedicated to the public which have not been accepted by the City in the manner prescribed herein.
(Ord. 0-37-95. Passed 5-15-95.)

1189.04 FEES.

(a) Filing Fee. Each subdivider shall pay a filing fee, at the time of preliminary plat submittal, in the amount of $150.00 for commercial and industrial subdivisions and in accordance with the following schedule for residential subdivisions:

Number of Lots Filing Fee

10 or less $50.00

11-50 $100.00

51-100 $200.00

over 100 $300.00

The filing fee shall be paid in cash or by certified check or money order made payable to the City and shall be deposited with the City Finance Director for transfer to the general fund.

(b) Construction Inspection Fee. Each subdivider shall deposit (cash, certified check, money order or letter of credit) with the City Finance Director, at the time of execution of the Subdivider's Agreement, $1,000.00 to cover the cost of construction inspection (by the City or its designated representative). The subdivider will then be billed monthly by the City for the cost of construction inspection.

(1) If the actual cost of the construction inspection is less than the amount deposited, the subdivider shall be refunded the difference between the actual cost and the amount deposited. If the actual cost of the construction inspection is greater than the amount deposited, the subdivider shall be billed the difference between the actual cost and the amount deposited. Such bills shall be paid in legal tender or by certified check or money order made payable to the City and within 30 days of billing and such funds shall be utilized to cover the additional cost of construction inspection.

(2) The purpose of the construction inspection is to determine whether the constructed improvements are in accordance with these Subdivision Regulations. Total inspection fees for any development shall be limited to a maximum of $100.00 per lot.

(Ord. 0-37-95. Passed 5-15-95.)

1189.05 VARIANCES.

The City Planning, Zoning and Building Commission may grant variances to these Subdivision Regulations, with the exception of items regulated in City Planning and Zoning Code (which must be appealed to the City Board of Zoning and Building Appeals), where such unusual conditions exist that strict application of these Subdivision Regulations would result in extraordinary and unnecessary hardship. Such variances shall only be to the extent required to equitably reduce or remove such hardship and shall only be granted if no detriment to the public interest is caused and if the general intent, purpose and spirit of these Subdivision Regulations are enforced. The Commission may require that the subdivider meet additional conditions (to meet the general intent, purpose and spirit of these regulations) in order to receive a variance.
(Ord. 0-37-95. Passed 5-15-95.)

1189.06 RIGHTS OF APPEAL.

The rights of appeal shall be as set forth in Chapter 711 of the Ohio Revised Code or other applicable sections of the City's Codified Ordinances or Charter.

(Ord. 0-37-95. Passed 5-15-95.)

1189.99 PENALTY.

(a) Violation of Rules and Regulations. Whoever willfully violates these Subdivision Regulations or fails to comply with any order, pursuant thereto, shall forfeit and pay not less than ten dollars ($10.00) per day nor more than one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) per day but not more than a total forfeiture of one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000.00). Such fine will commence from the date of notification by the Service Director or the City Planning, Zoning and Building Commission of the violation to the subdivider and terminate at such time the violation has been documented to the Service Director and the Commission as corrected. Such sum may be recovered with costs in a civil action brought in the Court of Common Pleas of the County by the City Law Director in the name of the City and for the use thereof

(b) Transfer of Land Before Recording Forfeiture. Whoever, being the Owner or Agent of any land within or without the City, transfers any lot, parcel or tract of such land from or in accordance with a plat of a subdivision before such plat has been recorded in the office of the County Recorder, shall forfeit and pay the sum of one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) for each lot, parcel or tract of land so sold. The description of such lot, parcel or tract by metes and bounds in the deed or transfer shall not serve to exempt the seller from the forfeiture provided in this section.

(1) Such sum may be recovered in a civil action, brought in any Court of competent jurisdiction by the City Law Director in the name of the City and for the use of the street repair fund thereof.

(2) The sale of lots, parcels or tracts from a plat of a subdivision on which any and all areas indicated as streets or open grounds are expressly indicated as for the exclusive use of the abutting or other owners in such subdivision and not as public streets, ways or grounds shall not serve to exempt the seller from the requirements of these Subdivision Regulations or from the forfeiture herein provided.

(c) Disposal of Lots; Forfeiture. Any person who disposes of, offers for sale or leases for a time exceeding five (5) years, any lot, or any part of a lot, in a subdivision with intent to violate these Subdivision Regulations or sections 711.01 to 711.14, inclusive of the Ohio Revised Code, shall forfeit and pay the sum of one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) for each lot or part of a lot so sold, offered for sale or leased, to be recovered with costs in a civil action in the name of the City Finance Director for the use of the City.

(Ord. 0-37-95. Passed 5-15-95.)

1191.01 FUNCTIONAL CLASSIFICATION.

Streets shall be classified by the City Planning, Zoning and Building Commission based upon the type and degree of service. Each street shall be classified into one of the following five (5) functional classifications:

(a) Arterial. A street or highway carrying primarily through traffic which is usually a continuous route carrying heavy loads and large volumes of traffic. The number of lanes required shall be determined by the City Planning, Zoning and Building Commission based upon the degree of service.

(b) Collector. A street which conducts traffic between arterial streets and major centers of activity and which is usually a major route carrying a relatively large volume of traffic. The number of lanes required shall be determined by the City Planning, Zoning and Building Commission based upon the degree of service.

(c) Subcollector. A street which provides access between residential streets and collector streets or major centers of activity.

(d) Residential. A street which provides access to and from an area that is primarily residential and which has an average daily traffic (ADT) of less than 1,000 vehicles per day.

(e) Commercial and Industrial. A street which provides access to and from an area that is primarily commercial and/or industrial in nature or has the potential to become so in the near future.
(Ord. 0-37-95. Passed 5-15-95.)

1191.02 DESIGN AND ARRANGEMENT.

(a) General. All streets shall be designed and arranged in conformance with the City Thoroughfare Plan or, if not contained in such plan, shall conform to the recommendations of the Service Director and the City Planning, Zoning and Building Commission.

(b) Design Speed. All streets shall be designed to a minimum design speed of 35 miles per hour.

(c) Pavement Design. All pavement shall be designed based upon the type of soil below the pavement, the street classification and the anticipated traffic volume and loading.

(d) Continuity. New streets, or modifications to existing streets, shall include provisions for the continuation of existing streets in adjacent areas (or their appropriate projection where not located in immediately adjacent areas) as deemed necessary for the public welfare.

(e) Through Traffic. Residential streets should be designed to discourage through traffic, however, offset streets should be avoided.

(f) Angle of Intersection. All streets should intersect each other at as close to a right (90 degree) angle as possible. The angle of intersection between arterial or collector streets or highways and other streets or highways should not vary by more than ten degrees (10 degrees) from a right angle. No streets shall be permitted to have an angle of intersection of less than seventy degrees (70 degrees).

(g) Connection. Streets which serve or which are projected to serve business areas or other large volumes of traffic shall connect directly to major collector streets or arterial streets or highways in order to limit volumes of traffic on subcollector streets and residential streets.
(Ord. 0-37-95. Passed 5-15-95.)

1191.03 ALIGNMENT.

(a) Horizontal Alignment. Horizontal alignment shall be to as high a standard as possible in consideration of terrain and design traffic volume. All streets shall have a minimum radius of curvature of 300 feet.

(b) Vertical Alignment. Street grades shall be in accordance with the Ohio Department of Transportation Location and Design Manual, current edition. All vertical curves shall have a minimum K (vertical curve length divided by algebraic change in grade) of 38 for crest vertical curves not at intersections, 81 for crest vertical curves at intersections and 43 for sag vertical curves.

(c) Sight Distance. Sight distances shall be in accordance with the Ohio Department of Transportation Location and Design Manual, current edition. All streets shall have a minimum stopping sight distance of 225 feet and a minimum intersection sight distance of 500 feet.
(Ord. 0-37-95. Passed 5-15-95.)

1191.04 STREET SECTION.

(a) General. All street sections shall be in accordance with the minimum requirements shown on the typical street section for the appropriate type street in the appendix. Street sections exceeding these minimum requirements or utilizing alternative designs or layouts equal to or better than these minimum improvements may be approved.

(b) Right of Way Width. Arterial streets and collector streets shall have a minimum right of way width of eighty (80) feet for three (3) lane streets and ninety (90) feet for four (4) lane streets. Residential streets without sidewalks which shall have a minimum right of way width of fifty (50) feet. All other street classifications shall have a minimum right of way width of sixty (60) feet. Right of way radii at intersections shall, as a minimum, maintain the same separation between edge of culvert on residential streets or back of curb on all other street classifications and right of way line as the intersecting streets. Cul-de-sacs shall have a minimum right of way radius of seventy (70) feet.

(c) Pavement Width. Arterial streets and collector streets shall have a minimum pavement width (back of curb to back of curb) of forty (40) feet for three (3) lane streets and fifty-three (53) feet for four (4) lane streets. Residential streets shall have a minimum pavement width of twenty-seven (27') feet edge of pavement to edge of pavement and of twenty-five (25') feet face of curb to face of curb. All other street classifications shall have a minimum pavement width (back of curb to back of curb) of twenty-seven (27) feet. Cul-de-sacs shall have a minimum pavement radius (to edge of pavement for residential streets and back of curb for other street classifications) of fifty-five (55) feet.

(d) Curb and Gutter. Arterial streets and collector streets shall have, on each side, a curb and gutter width of two (2) feet for three (3) lane streets and two and one-half (2 ½) feet for four (4) lane streets. Residential streets shall have, on each side, a curb only. All other street classifications shall have, on each side, a curb and gutter width of one and one-half(1-1/2) feet. Curb radii shall be a minimum of twenty-five (25) feet measured at the face of curb except for intersections which do not include residential streets, which shall be a minimum of fifty (50) feet measured at the face of curb.

(e) Pipe Underdrains. Pipe underdrains shall be indicated on the construction drawings on both sides of all streets. The pipe underdrains shall be required on both sides of all streets unless specifically waived by the Service Director based upon suitable field investigations and/or geotechnical information provided by the subdivider. The pipe underdrains shall be routed to storm sewer manholes or catch basins.

(f) Sidewalks. All streets, except residential streets, shall include a four (4) foot wide sidewalk on each side for pedestrian safety. Sidewalks on residential streets are encouraged and, if provided, such sidewalks shall conform to all requirements herein. The back edge of sidewalks shall be located at the right of way line. Sidewalks shall have a cross slope of one-quarter (1/4) inch per foot towards the street. All sidewalks shall include curb ramps in each direction at all intersections (crosswalk locations, where applicable, shall be coordinated with curb ramp locations) and at each walkway (midblock) in accordance with the curb ramp details in the appendix.

(g) Side Slopes. All portions of the right of way outside the pavement (street, driveway, sidewalk or curb ramp) shall have a minimum cross slope of one-half (½) inch per foot and a maximum cross slope of one (1) inch per foot both towards the street.

(h) Trees. Trees shall not be permitted within the right of way except where the location and type has been specifically approved by the Service Director and the City Planning, Zoning and Building Commission.
(Ord. 0-37-95. Passed 5-15-95.)

1191.05 SPECIAL TYPE STREETS.

(a) Cul-de-Sacs. Cul-de-sacs shall have a maximum length of 600 feet unless approved otherwise by the Service Director and the City Planning, Zoning and Building Commission.

(b) Dead End Streets. Permanent dead end streets shall not be permitted. Temporary dead end streets shall conform to all requirements for cul-de-sacs or shall be "T" type turn-arounds in accordance with the minimum requirements for the appropriate type street in the appendix and both shall include provisions for future extensions of the street and utilities. A clause for reversion of the excess right of way (required for temporary cul-de-sacs or "T" type turn arounds) to the abutting land owners shall be provided.

(c) Half Streets. New half streets shall not be permitted. Half streets may be permitted adjacent to existing half streets.

(d) Alleys. Alleys shall not be permitted.
(Ord. 0-37-95. Passed 5-15-95.)

1191.06 VEHICULAR ACCESS POINTS.

(a) General. Safety factors and the need for effective utilization of streets require the limitation of vehicular access points to streets and highways to promote efficient traffic flow and minimize safety hazards.

(b) Limits. Vehicular access points on arterial streets or highways or collector streets shall be kept to a minimum and shall not exceed the following limits based upon the length of subdivision frontage:

Maximum Number of

Subdivision Frontage Length(feet) Vehicular Access Points

Less than 500 One (1)

500 - 1,000 Two (2)

Over 1,000 Two (2) for the first 1,000

feet plus one (1) additional

for each additional 1,000

feet.

(1) A marginal access street meeting all the requirements for residential streets located parallel to the major street or highway and separated by a planting strip with a minimum width of twenty (20) feet.

(2) A reverse frontage street with the residences facing away from the major street or highway with a minimum separation between the back of the residences and the major street or highway right-of-way line of seventy (70) feet which shall include a reservation for a planting strip (or other approved screening means) in the first twenty (20) feet width abutting the major street or highway right-of-way line.

(Ord. 0-37-95. Passed 5-15-95.)

1191.07 STREET NAMES, SIGNS AND LIGHTING.

(a) Street Names. New names are required for all new streets. Such street names shall be subject to the approval of the Service Director and the City Planning, Zoning and Building Commission. Streets which are essentially contiguous shall have the same name. No street names shall be similar in spelling or pronunciation to existing street or highway names.

(b) Street Signs. All required street signs (required at all intersections) shall be installed by the City or by the Subdivider in accordance with City requirements so as to maintain uniformity and legibility. Subdivider shall reimburse the City for all costs associated with the street signs and installation if they are installed by the City.

(c) Traffic Signs. All required traffic signs shall be installed by the City so as to maintain uniformity and legibility.

(d) Street Lighting. Street lighting shall be required on all streets. Street lighting shall be in accordance with City requirements, shall be as recommended by the electric company and shall be subject to the approval of the Service Director and the City Planning, Zoning and Building Commission so as to maintain uniformity and for safety reasons.

(Ord. 0-37-95. Passed 5-15-95.)

1193.01 BLOCKS.

(a) Length. Blocks shall not be less than 500 feet in length or greater than 1,200 feet in length except in unusual conditions. Where subdivisions abut major streets or highways the greater block dimension shall front along the major street or highway to minimize the number of vehicular access points to the major street or highway.

(b) Walkway Easement. A walkway easement with a minimum width of ten (10) feet may be required near the midway point of blocks greater than 750 feet in length to provide proper access through the block.

projected and shall include special provisions for the yards, service drives, off-street parking, etc. required for multifamily residential, commercial and industrial development.

(Ord. 0-37-95. Passed 5-15-95.)

1193.02 LOTS.

(a) Arrangement. Lot arrangement shall provide satisfactory and desirable building sites for each lot in proper consideration of the lot topography and the character of the surrounding development.

(b) Zoning. Lots shall fully comply with City Zoning Requirements.

(c) Corner Lots. Corner lots shall have a radius on the street intersection corner as discussed under Section 1191.04 (b) herein. Corner lots shall have a minimum width at the building line of seventy (70) feet. The front of a corner lot may be designated as either of the two (2) sides abutting a street and the rear of the lot shall be opposite the designated front of the lot.

(d) Easements. Easements shall be provided for all streams or major surface drainage courses crossing a lot. Easements shall also be provided on rear lots or other areas where necessary for electric lines, cable television lines, telephone lines, gas mains, watermains, sanitary sewers or other underground utilities. Easements shall be provided for the purpose of constructing, operating, maintaining and/or upgrading streams, major surface drainage courses and underground utilities. Easement widths shall be a minimum of thirty (30) feet or the stream width plus ten (10) feet additional each side, whichever is greater, for streams and major surface drainage courses; thirty (30) feet for water lines and sanitary sewers; and ten (10) feet for all other underground utilities except as modified elsewhere in these Subdivision Regulations. Easement widths for easements parallel to and abutting the right of way may be permitted to be reduced. The total easement width required may be split into two (2) abutting easements in different lots. The minimum easement widths herein may be increased by the Service Director or the City Planning, Zoning and Building Commission where special conditions justify such increased widths.

(e) Flooding and Poor Drainage. Lots subject to flooding or which contain poor drainage conditions may not be developed unless improved to eliminate such problems. Such improvements and all other subdivision improvements shall be in accordance with the City's Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance (Chapter 1317 of the City Codified Ordinances).

(f) Public and Open Land. Subdividers should give consideration to the allocation and subsequent dedication of suitable lots for playgrounds, school sites, parks and other outdoor recreation facilities. If the City Planning, Zoning and Building Commission determines that, in the interest of public safety, health and welfare, a lot or lots should be allocated by the subdivider for such purposes the allocation of the lot or lots shall be made available by one of the following methods.

(1) Dedication to public uses.

(2) Reservation for the use of property owners by deed or covenants.

(3) Reservation for acquisition by a public agency within a period of five (5) years.

The reservation should provide for release of the land to the subdivider in the event no public agency proceeds with the acquisition.

Subdividers should also give consideration to the preservation of outstanding cultural, historical or natural features. Lots containing features or facilities on record with the Ohio Historic Preservation Office or appropriate regional office shall be dedicated to the proper public agency or an agreement shall be reached within 120 days between the subdivider and the appropriate agency regarding acquisition of the lot or lots by the public agency.

(Ord. 0-37-95. Passed 5-15-95.)

1195.01 WATER.

(a) Service. All new subdivisions shall include provisions for City water service to all lots.

(b) Location and Alignment. All watermains shall be located on the opposite side of the street from sanitary sewers and as shown on the typical street section for the appropriate street in the appendix unless approved otherwise by the City Planning, Zoning and Building Commission due to unusual conditions in which a different location would provide a better arrangement.

(c) Size. The minimum size for watermains shall be eight (8) inches. Larger sizes of watermains may be required where water usage of fire flow requirements (as prescribed by the Insurance Services Office) require such an increase or, if in the opinion of the Service Director or the City Planning, Zoning and Building Commission, anticipated future development adjacent to the subdivision justifies such an increase. The additional construction cost (above the construction cost of the size watermain that would otherwise be required) for watermain size (and appurtenances) increase due to anticipated future development shall be borne by the City.

(d) Connections. New watermains shall not be connected to existing watermains of insufficient capacity. New watermains, where feasible, shall be connected to existing watermains at each end to provide loops which should improve water flow and pressure characteristics.

(e) Standards. Watermains and appurtenances, including valves and fire hydrants, shall be designed and laid out in accordance with the current standards of the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (OEPA) and the American Water Works Association (AWWA) and shall be approved by OEPA prior to any construction of such improvements.

(f) Services. Water services will be extended by the City from the watermain to and including the curb stop and box as part of the water tap-in. The water service shall be extended (by the subdivider or at the time of building) from the curb stop and box to beyond the right of way line for each lot and shall not be located under or within ten (10) feet of driveways wherever practical. Any portion of the water service passing under or near existing sidewalk shall be bored or tunneled wherever possible to prevent damage to the existing sidewalk. Each water service shall have a minimum size of 3/4 inch for residential lots and one (1) inch for commercial and industrial lots. Each water service will be provided (by the City as part of the water tap-in) with a corporation stop at the watermain and a curb stop and box located approximately five (5) feet inside the right-of-way. Water service ends shall be plugged watertight until the time of connection to the building service.

(Ord. 0-54-05. Passed 8-15-05.)

1195.02 SANITARY SEWER.

(a) Service. All new subdivisions shall include provisions for the City sanitary sewer service to all lots.

(b) Location and Alignment. All sanitary sewers shall be located on the opposite side of the street from watermains and as shown on the typical street section for the appropriate type street in the appendix (except in horizontal street curves) unless approved otherwise by the City Planning, Zoning and Building Commission due to unusual conditions in which a different location would provide a better arrangement. Sanitary sewer alignment in horizontal street curves shall be straight between manholes and shall minimize the amount of deviation from the typical street section location. Sanitary sewer grades shall be sufficient to provide a minimum velocity of two (2) feet per second when flowing full.

(c) Size. The minimum size for sanitary sewers shall be eight (8) inches. Larger sanitary sewer sizes may be required where sanitary flows require such an increase or, if in the opinion of the Service Director or the City Planning, Zoning and Building Commission, anticipated future development adjacent to the subdivision justifies such an increase. The additional construction cost (above the construction cost of the size sanitary sewer that would otherwise be required) for sanitary sewer (and appurtenances) size increases due to anticipated future development shall be borne by the City.

(d) Connections. New sanitary sewers (and appurtenances) shall not be connected to existing sanitary sewers (and appurtenances) of insufficient capacity. New sanitary sewers (and appurtenances), where feasible, shall be connected to the adjacent existing sanitary sewer with the largest amount of unused capacity.

(e) Standards. Sanitary sewers and appurtenances, including manholes, pump stations and force mains, shall be designed and laid out in accordance with the current standards of the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency and shall be approved by such agency prior to any construction of such improvements. Manhole spacing shall not exceed 400 feet.

(f) Laterals. Sanitary sewer laterals shall be a minimum size of six (6) inches and a minimum grade sufficient to provide a minimum velocity when flowing full of two (2) feet per second. Laterals shall be extended from the sanitary sewer to ten (10) feet beyond the right of way line for each lot and shall not be located under or within ten (10) feet of driveways wherever practical. Lateral ends shall be plugged watertight until the time of connection to the building lateral.
(Ord. 0-37-95. Passed 5-15-95.)

1195.03 STORM SEWER.

(a) Service. All new subdivisions shall include provisions for storm sewer service to all lots.

(b) Location and Alignment. All storm sewers shall be located on the opposite side of the street from watermains and as shown on the typical street section for the appropriate type street in the appendix (except in horizontal street curves) unless approved otherwise by the City Planning, Zoning and Building Commission due to unusual conditions in which a different location would provide a better arrangement. Storm sewer alignment in horizontal street curves shall be straight between manholes and shall minimize the amount of deviation from the typical street section location. Storm sewer grades shall be sufficient to provide a velocity of three (3) feet per second when flowing full. An absolute minimum of two (2) feet per second may be used with the approval of the Service Director.

(c) Size. The minimum size for storm sewers shall be twelve (12) inches. Larger storm sewer sizes may be required where storm flows require such an increase or, if in the opinion of the Service Director or the City Planning, Zoning and Building Commission, anticipated future development adjacent to the subdivision justifies such an increase. The additional construction cost (above the construction cost of the size storm sewer that would otherwise be required) for storm sewer (and appurtenances) size increases due to anticipated future development shall be borne by the City.

(d) Connections. New storm sewers (and appurtenances ) shall not be connected to existing storm sewers (and appurtenances) of insufficient capacity. New storm sewers (and appurtenances), where feasible, shall be connected to the adjacent existing storm sewer with the largest amount of unused capacity.

(e) Standards. Storm sewers and appurtenances, including manholes and catch basins, shall be designed and laid out in accordance with the standards of the Ohio Department of Transportation Location and Design Manual, current edition, except as modified herein. Manhole and catch basin spacing shall not exceed 300 feet.

(f) Laterals. Storm sewer laterals shall be a minimum size of six (6) inches and a minimum grade sufficient to provide a minimum velocity when flowing full of three (3) feet per second. Laterals shall be extended from the storm sewer to ten (10) feet beyond the right of way line for each lot and shall not be located under or within ten (10) feet of driveways wherever practical. Lateral ends shall be plugged until the time of connection to the building lateral. All roof drains and other storm drainage lines from buildings or lots shall be connected to the storm sewer lateral.
(Ord. 0-37-95. Passed 5-15-95.)

1195.04 OTHER DRAINAGE FACILITIES.

All other drainage facilities, including ditches, culverts, bridges, etc., shall be designed in accordance with Ohio Department of Transportation standards, current editions, except where the Service Director has approved other design standards.

(Ord. 0-37-95. Passed 5-15-95.)

1195.05 OTHER UTILITIES.

All other utilities, including telephone, gas, electrical, cable television or other facilities, where provided, shall be installed underground and shall not be placed under or within two (2) feet of pavement or sidewalk except at transverse crossings. All such crossings shall be installed prior to the installation of the pavement and/or sidewalk and prior to the approval of the final plat. Telephone, electrical and cable television facilities shall be located in a ten (10) foot easement parallel to and abutting the street right of way.

(Ord. 0-37-95. Passed 5-15-95.)

1197.01 GENERAL.

All surveys shall conform to Section 4733.37, Minimum Standards for Boundary Surveys in the State of Ohio, of the Ohio Revised Code and Chapter 711, Plats, of the Ohio Revised Code. All surveys and surveying activities shall be performed by or under the direction of a Registered Surveyor in the State of Ohio. All surveys shall be based on and related to available data of record which shall be obtained by or under the direction of the surveyor. All surveys shall have an error of closure for the survey perimeter, prior to balancing, of less than one (1) in five thousand (5,000).

(Ord. 0-37-95. Passed 5-15-95. )

1197.02 MONUMENTS.

(a) Monuments shall be set by or under the direction of the surveyor so that, upon completion of the survey, each property and lot corner and each referenced control station shall be physically set monuments. When it is impossible or impractical to set an exact monument, a reference monument shall be set, preferably along one (1) of the property or lot lines which intersect the exact location. Such reference monuments shall be clearly identified as such on all plats and in all deed descriptions for such properties or lots.

(b) All monuments set by or under the direction of the surveyor shall be as follows:

(1) Composed of durable material.

(2) Have a minimum length of thirty (30) inches.

(3) Have a minimum cross sectional area of 0.20 square inches.

(4) Be identified with a durable marker bearing the surveyor's identification number and/or name or company name.

(5) Be detectable with conventional instruments for finding ferrous or magnetic objects.

(c) If it is not possible or practical for an exact monument or reference monument to be set, due to physical obstructions such as pavements, large rocks or roots, utilities or other obstruction, alternate monumentation may be used. Such alternate monumentation shall be as durable and clearly identifiable as required for other monuments and shall be subject to the approval of the City.
(Ord. 0-37-95. Passed 5-15-95.)

1198.01 GENERAL.

The subdivider shall follow the current standards, for stormwater runoff control and erosion control, of the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency and any other applicable governmental agencies. The subdivider shall be responsible for obtaining all permits and/or approvals required by such agencies.
(Ord. 0-37-95. Passed 5-15-95.)

1198.02 STORMWATER RUNOFF CONTROL.

(a) Calculations. Stormwater runoff calculations and drainage calculations shall be in accordance with the Ohio Department of Transportation Location and Design Manual, current edition. All such calculations shall be prepared by or under the supervision of a registered professional engineer and shall be sealed by such engineer and shall include detailed hydrologic and hydraulic data to support all calculations.

(b) Criteria. Subdivisions shall not increase the rate of stormwater runoff to other lands, lots, etc. This shall be accomplished by controlling the stormwater runoff so that:

(1) The peak rate of stormwater runoff for the critical storm and all more frequent storms from the subdivision area after development do not exceed the peak rate of stormwater runoff for a two (2) year frequency storm from the subdivision area before development.

(2) The peak rate of runoff for storms of less frequent occurrence than the critical storm up to the one hundred (100) year storm do not exceed the peak rate of stormwater runoff for the same frequency storms from the subdivision area after development.

Stormwater runoff from areas upgrade and outside the subdivision may be conveyed through the subdivision at the same rates as prior to development.

(c) Critical Storm. The critical storm for a subdivision (or portion thereof) shall be determined by comparing the total volumes of stormwater runoff for a two (2) year twenty-four (24) hour storm from the subdivision (or portion thereof) before development and after development. The percent increase in volume of stormwater runoff shall be calculated and used to determine the critical storm based upon the following table:

Percent Increase (%) Critical Storm

Less than 20 Two (2) year

20 to less than 50 Five (5) year

50 to less than 100 Ten (10) year

100 to less than 250 Twenty-five (25) year

250 to less than 500 Fifty (50) year

500 and up One Hundred (100) year

(d) Control Methods. Stormwater runoff control shall be a accomplished by

stormwater detention and/or retention. Such detention and/or retention may be accomplished in basins, ponds, oversized pipes or other methods acceptable to the Service Director and easements shall be provided for such improvements. After the final acceptance of such improvements and the release of the maintenance guarantee, the City shall assume maintenance responsibilities for such improvements.

All detention/retention improvements shall include controlled discharge structures (including staged discharges, if required) to comply with the criteria herein and shall also include emergency overflow structures designed to handle the fifty (50) year storm for residential subdivisions and the one hundred year storm for commercial and industrial subdivisions.
(Ord. 0-37-95. Passed 5-15-95.)

1198.03 EROSION CONTROL.

In addition to the requirements discussed previously under Section 1198.01, the subdivider shall submit, along with or as part of the construction drawings or specifications, an erosion control plan that shall adhere to all regulated activities, performance standards, application procedures and monitoring requirements as set forth in the latest edition of the “Trumbull County Erosion and Sediment Control Rules”, except as may be modified herein. The erosion control plan shall address the following minimum requirements in order to minimize and control erosion during and immediately after construction of improvements:

(a) Use of existing vegetation to slow stormwater runoff.

(b) Identification of on-site and off-site areas vulnerable to erosion.

(d) Minimizing the extent of disturbed areas to the smallest area practical over the shortest practical time.

(e) Diversion of upgrade stormwater runoff around disturbed areas.

(f) Temporary erosion control methods such as sedimentation basins, silt fences, ditch checks, dust control, etc.

(g) Re-establishment of vegetation in disturbed areas as soon as practical.

(h) Drainage swale/ditch protection methods and linings.

(i) Minimization of material exiting the site by periodic cleaning of streets, construction equipment/vehicles.

(j) Detailed calculations supporting the various erosion control methods.

No subdivision area shall have an average annual soil loss which exceeds fifteen (15) tons per acre for the first year after initial earth disturbance or which exceeds five (5) tons per acre for any year thereafter.
(Ord. 0-54-05. Passed 8-15-05.)

1199.01 GENERAL.

(a) Preconstruction Conference. The subdivider shall, at least one week prior to construction of any improvements, schedule a preconstruction conference with the Service Director. Items to be covered at the preconstruction conference should include proposed construction schedule, materials, methods, etc.

(b) Construction Schedule. The subdivider should notify the Service Director at least one (1) week prior to any construction work and also indicate the scheduled duration of such work. This schedule should be updated, as required, on a weekly basis.

(c) Construction Inspection. The Service Director shall be responsible for the supervision of the inspection of improvements constructed under these subdivision regulations. The subdivider shall be responsible for maintaining sufficient stakes, control points, etc., as may be necessary for such inspection and shall also be responsible for maintaining, at all times, one (1) approved set of construction drawings and specifications at the construction site. The subdivider shall also be responsible for maintaining (and updating) the record or as-built drawings at the construction site.

(d) Material Testing and Documentation. The subdivider shall provide all material testing and documentation deemed necessary by the Service Director to ensure that the improvements meet the required construction and material standards. The costs of all such materials testing and documentation shall be the responsibility of the subdivider.

(e) Grading Work. All grading work shall be performed in such a manner as to preserve and reuse existing topsoil and to preserve and save, wherever possible, existing trees, wooded areas and other natural features. All areas shall be graded to provide positive drainage to an adequate and suitable drainage outlet such as a storm sewer or natural water course. If proposed grading would increase the amount of stormwater runoff to an adjacent lot, a suitable stormwater collection system or other method approved by the Service Director shall be provided to eliminate such increase in stormwater runoff to the adjacent lot.

(Ord. 0-37-95. Passed 5-15-95.)

1199.02 STREET SECTION.

(a) General. All street section construction and materials shall be in accordance with the minimum requirements shown on the typical street section for the appropriate type street in the appendix. Construction and material standards shall be in accordance with the Ohio Department of Transportation Construction and Material Specifications, current edition, except as modified herein and shall also be in accordance with applicable City standards. Street sections exceeding these minimum requirements or utilizing alternative construction or materials equal to or better than these minimum requirements may be approved.

(b) Topsoil Removal. All topsoil may be removed from the area of the pavement, sidewalk and curb ramps. Such topsoil shall be stockpiled and reused in unpaved areas.

(c) Subgrade Testing. All pavement subgrade shall be proof rolled where required and as directed by the Service Director. The Service Director may also require compaction testing in fill areas. The costs of all such proof rolling and testing shall be the responsibility of the subdivider.
(Ord. 0-37-95. Passed 5-15-95.)

1199.03 UTILITIES.

(a) Excavations. All excavations under or within two (2) feet of pavement shall be backfilled with granular material in accordance with item 310 of the Ohio Department of Transportation Construction and Material Specifications, current edition. All excavations within the right of way shall be backfilled with select material and properly compacted to the satisfaction of the Service Director. Excavation widths shall not exceed the utility pipe diameter plus two (2) feet anywhere from the bottom of the excavation to one (1) foot above the utility pipe.

(b) Granular Bedding. Granular bedding for utility pipes and structures shall be size number 57 coarse aggregate in accordance with item 703 of the Ohio Department of Transportation Construction and Material Specifications, current edition, or City approved equivalent.

(c) Structural Loading. All utility pipes, structures, etc. shall be structurally sufficient to withstand all anticipated loading, dead and live. The Service Director may require that calculations indicating such structural sufficiency, prepared and sealed by a registered professional engineer, be submitted for review.

(d) Water. All watermains and appurtenances, including valves and fire hydrants, construction and materials shall be in accordance with the current standards of the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency and the American Water Works Association (AWWA) and shall also be in accordance with applicable City standards.

(1) Watermains shall be AWWA C900 polyvinyl chloride pipe or AWWA C151 ductile iron pipe (with an AWWA C104-cement-mortar lining) and shall be constructed with a minimum four (4) feet of cover. Gate valves shall be AWWA C509 and shall be Mueller Super-Seal or City approved equal. Fire hydrants shall be AWWA C502, shall be Mueller Super Centurion 200 or City approved equal and shall be painted yellow.

(2) Water services shall be AWWA C800 plastic pipe or tubing with compression type fittings, shall be rated for 250 pounds per square inch pressure and shall be constructed with a minimum four (4) feet of cover. Corporation stops, curb stops and boxes shall be AWWA C800 with compression type fittings and shall be Mueller or City approved equal.

(3) Watermains and water services shall be constructed with granular bedding from the bottom of the excavation to 12 inches above the top of the pipe. Watermains and appurtenances shall be pressure tested and leakage tested in accordance with AWWA C600 and disinfected in accordance with AWWA C651.

(e) Sanitary Sewer. All sanitary sewers and appurtenances, including manholes, pump stations and force mains, construction and materials shall be in accordance with the current standards of the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency, the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT), the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) and the American Water Works Association (AWWA) and shall also be in accordance with applicable City standards.

(1) Sanitary sewers and sanitary sewer laterals shall be ASTM D3034 SDR 35 polyvinyl chloride pipe or City approved equal and shall be constructed with a minimum four (4) feet of cover. Sanitary sewers or sanitary sewer laterals in areas of poor soil or less than minimum cover shall be AWWA C151 ductile iron pipe or City approved equal. Sanitary sewer laterals shall be connected to sanitary sewers by wyes or tee-wyes in the sanitary sewer.

(2) Sanitary sewers and sanitary sewer laterals shall be constructed with granular bedding from a minimum of four (4) inches or one-fourth (1/4) the pipe size, whichever is greater, below the bottom of the pipe to 12 inches above the top of the pipe. Sanitary sewer grades shall be controlled by the use of a laser. Sanitary sewers and sanitary sewer laterals shall be low pressure air tested in accordance with ASTM C828.

(3) Sanitary sewer manholes shall be ODOT No. 3 manholes (standard construction drawing MH-3) except that the bottom channel shall be full pipe height, the base shall be a monolithic floor and riser, joints shall be sealed watertight with flexible and resilient joint material, pipe connections shall be sealed watertight with flexible and resilient connectors, steps shall be reinforced propylene plastic, grade rings shall be precast concrete and the frame and cover shall be gasketed and water tight. Sanitary sewer manholes shall be constructed with a minimum of six (6) inches of granular bedding. Sanitary sewer manholes shall be coated on the interior with white, heavy duty, water proofing cementious coating or City approved equal. Sanitary sewer manholes shall be vacuum tested. Such vacuum testing shall start at 10 inches of mercury vacuum and shall not drop below 9 inches of mercury vacuum during the one (1) minute test period.

(f) Storm Sewer. All storm sewers and appurtenances, including manholes and catch basins, shall be in accordance with the current standards of the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) and the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) and shall also be in accordance with applicable City standards.

(1) Storm sewers and storm sewer laterals shall be ASTM D3034 SDR 35 polyvinyl chloride pipe, ASTM C655 reinforced concrete pipe or City approved equal. Storm sewer laterals shall be connected to storm sewers by wye or tee-wyes or other City approved means.

(2) Storm sewers and storm sewer laterals shall be constructed with granular bedding from a minimum of four (4) inches or one-forth (1/4) the pipe size, whichever is greater, below the bottom of the pipe to 12 inches above the top of the pipe. Storm sewer grades shall be controlled by use of a laser.

(3) Storm sewer manholes shall be ODOT No. 3 manholes (standard construction drawing MH-3) except that the bottom channel shall be the full pipe height, the base shall be a monolithic floor and riser, joints shall be sealed watertight with flexible and resilient joint material, pipe connections shall be sealed watertight with flexible and resilient connectors, steps shall be reinforced propylene plastic and grade rings shall be precast concrete. Storm sewer manholes shall be constructed with a minimum of six (6) inches of granular bedding.

(4) Storm sewer catch basins in curb and gutter streets shall be in accordance with the typical curb inlet details in the appendix.

(5) Storm sewer catch basins in other areas shall be ODOT No. 2-2 A, 2- 2B, 2-3, 2-4, 2-5 or 2-6 (standard drawings CB-2-2-A and 2-2B, CB 2-3 and 2-4 and CB 2-5 and 2-6) depending on the specific installation except that the catch basins shall be precast concrete, the bottom channels shall be the full pipe height, the bases shall be monolithic floors and risers, joints shall be sealed watertight with flexible and resilient joint material, pipe connections shall be sealed watertight with flexible and resilient connectors, steps shall be provided on the grate side (spacing similar to ODOT No. 3 manhole) and shall be reinforced propylene plastic and the grate shall be bicycle safe where potentially subject to bicycle traffic.

(g) Other Drainage Facilities. All other drainage facilities, including ditches, culverts, bridges, etc., construction and materials shall be in accordance with Ohio Department of Transportation standards, current editions, except where the Service Director has approved other construction and material standards.

(h) Other Utilities. All other utilities, including telephone, gas, electrical, cable television or other facilities, construction and materials shall be in accordance with the utility company's standards except as modified in these Subdivision Regulations or by other City standards or requirements.
(Ord. 0-37-95. Passed 5-15-95.)

Cortland City Zoning Code

TITLE SEVEN

Subdivision Regulations

APPENDICES


SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS CITY OF CORTLAND, TRUMBALL COUNTY, OHIO	FIGURE 1 RESIDENTIAL STREETS TYPICAL STREET SECTION - MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS


SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS CITY OF CORTLAND, TRUMBALL COUNTY, OHIO	FIGURE 2 SUBCOLLECTOR AND COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL STREETS TYPICAL STREET SECTION - MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS


SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS CITY OF CORTLAND, TRUMBALL COUNTY, OHIO	FIGURE 3 3 LANE ARTERIAL AND COLLECTOR STREETS TYPICAL STREET SECTION - MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS


SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS CITY OF CORTLAND, TRUMBALL COUNTY, OHIO	FIGURE 4 4 LANE ARTERIAL AND COLLECTOR STREETS TYPICAL STREET SECTION - MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS


SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS CITY OF CORTLAND, TRUMBALL COUNTY, OHIO	FIGURE 5 TYPICAL CURB RAMP DETAILS - MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS